Lemongrass

Cymbopogon flexuosus

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A yellow to amber coloured oil with a clean, fresh, invigorating aroma, Lemongrass Oil is steam distilled from the leaves and woody stalks of the Lemongrass plant and has a variety of benefits.

It was originally used as a food flavouring in Asia, and has long been used in Ayurveda medicine.

Lemongrass oil has antioxidant, antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a revitalising oil, great for products targeting muscular aches and pains.

It is cleansing and nourishing for problem skin.

With it’s citrus fresh aroma, it is a popular ingredient in cleaning products, and air purifying products.

The aldehydes in Lemongrass make it useful for repelling insects.

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Studied Properties
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Studied Properties

Main Constituents: Citral (<80%), Geraniol (<7%), Limonene (<4%).

Lemongrass oil contains - Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol and Myrcene.

It has antioxidant, antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties.

The anti-inflammatory properties make it great for helping ease muscular aches and pains. The anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties help with problem and sensitive skin.

The aldehydes in Lemongrass give it insecticidal properties.

Common Uses

A revitalising oil, it is great for products targeting muscular aches and pains.

With its antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties and being cleansing and nourishing, it is welcome ingredient in skin care and body care products aimed at problem and sensitive skin.

Lemongrass oil is often also used as a fragrance component in deodorants, soaps and detergents.

With its antifungal, antioxidant properties and clean, fresh aroma, it is a popular ingredient in cleaning products, and air purifying products.

The aldehydes in Lemongrass help repel insects, making it a great ingredient in insect repellents.

Lemongrass

Studied Properties

Common Uses

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